BESSIE M. BOYETTE

Mrs. Bessie M. Boyette, 94, went to her heavenly home Thursday at the Brian Center, where she was a resident.

A graveside service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Wayne Memorial Park with pastor Lewis Forsythe officiating.

Mrs. Boyette was born in Wayne County on Aug. 23, 1914, to the late Claude A. Morgan and Katie Cook Morgan. She was married to the late Jimmy William Boyette. Mrs. Boyette was a member of Daniels Memorial United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Boyette is survived by her daughter, Betty Howell of Rosewood; her son, Ken Boyette and wife, Margaret, of Washington; her sister, Eleanor Wise of the Brian Center; her niece, Marie Connor of LaGrange; her seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

In March, a great-great-grandson is expected.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Bill Howell, and her great-grandson, Joshua Howell.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brian Center, 1700 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, N.C., 27534.

The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seymour Funeral Home and other times at 205 Connie Circle.